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February 2009
Club Tours & Meeting Schedule
February 2009
21……….Post Swap Meet Bunco Party……………………….....Grahams, Ludlows
23…….....Early Bird Dinner at Spears, 4323 W. Maple………..……..….....5:30 PM
23……….Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th N……….….…..........7:00 PM
Program: Tour Planning
March 2009
7………..Newsletter Deadline…[email protected]…………...
23……....Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th N……...….…..........7:00 PM
26-28…..MARC Membership Meet..... www.modelarestorers.org ….Marietta, GA
April 2009
11.……..Newsletter Deadline…[email protected]……………...
27……....Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th N……...….…..........7:00 PM
May 2009
18……....Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th N……...….…..........7:00 PM
June 2009
14-19…..High Country Tour... Model A Ford Club of CO...…….Breckenridge, CO
www.coloradohighcountrytour.com
22-26…..MARC National Meet…...Henry’s A’s Region…...Merrillville, IN
Calendar 1
Meeting Minutes & Prez 2
Future Tours & Events 3
Announcements 4
Regional Classifieds 5
2009 Swap Meet Pics 6
New Member Profile 7
Tech Talk 10
Era Fashions 11
Future Model A Meets 12
Inside this issue:
Virginia Courtright
Claudia Ellerman
Glenda Sill
Esther Stoss
Becky Straub
February Refreshments
W i c h i t a A ’ s M o d e l A F o r d C l u b
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February 2009
Rumbleseat Review
March 2009
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P.O. Box 25
Wichita, KS 67201
April 2009
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Wichita A’s Club Minutes
On January 26th, 2009 Presi-
dent Ed Giesen called the 264th
meeting of the Wichita A’s to order
with 70 members present.
It was moved by Jim
Broadhead, seconded by John
Masters to accept the minutes of
the November meeting as printed in
the newsletter. Motion passed.
Jim Clark, Treasurer re-
ported on past financial entries.
Bonita Graham, Sunshine
Lady reported on the passing away
of Deanne Hancock‟s brother and
Vinita Hawthorne‟s nephew,
Larry and Verlyn Cushenbery‟s
mother and Jerry Burling. Mary
Brashear has broken both legs and
Carl Houchin was recently in the
hospital with a heart illness. Fran-
ces Krahl sent a newspaper clip-
ping about Model A’s vehicles for
Zane‟s funeral procession.
New member, Jerry Sharp
was present.
Correspondence was pre-
sented to the members by Ed
Giesen.
No report available on
Wichita Area Car Club Council,
MARC and MAFCA.
For old business, a report on
the New Year’s Tour was given,
Ladies Christmas Luncheon and
Club Christmas Party and Charity
Auction. Members were reminded
to sign up for refreshments at Club
meetings.
For new business, members
were asked to make plans to attend
Post Swap Meet Party on February
21st . February meeting program
will be tour planning.
At break time refreshments
were provided by Kathleen Pax-
ton, Rita Hoffmans, June Hall,
Ruth Anne Praeger and Lenette
Kottas. Frank Chenoweth and
Eric Baggs gave the program to
finalize details on the Sunflower
Swap Meet.
Meeting then adjourned.
Minutes recorded by
Lenette Kottas, Secretary
Another swap meet has
come and gone and now we can
look forward to the summer and the
touring season.
We have a lot of new mem-
bers in the club and I would encour-
age any member, who has the de-
sire, to plan a tour this year. I am
hoping to see a very active schedule
this summer.
I will be taking a group
downtown to the Automobilia show
in July and Doug Schoemaker is
now the president of the Wichita
Area Car Club Council and will be
needing lots of help in the execu-
tion of the Lake Afton car show.
I can think of no better way for the
largest car club in the city to be rep-
resented than to be heavily involved
in the largest car show in the city.
Thank you for your continu-
ing commitment to the club and our
activities.
Ed Giesen, President
President’s Note
Editor’s Note
In the January newsletter I had
listed a, ―1929 speedster basket case‖ ,
for sale. I just received word that
someone in Nebraska had purchased
the speedster after reading our news-
letter.
Several other club members
have expressed an interest in reading
the ―For Sale‖ items in the regional
club newsletters. You will now find a
summary of these classified ads in our
newsletter.
A few years ago our club pub-
lished a cookbook filled with our fa-
vorite recipes. Since then each of us
have acquired new recipes that are
really good. If you have a new recipe
and would share it with us, please
send it to me and I will publish it in our
newsletter.
On a very sad note, Richard
and I have lost our oldest daughter,
Lori Black. She suffered from diabe-
tes for 37 years. We would like to
take this time to thank everyone for
expressing their sympathy to us. You
guys have really been a big help in get-
ting us through this very difficult time.
Linda Kibbe, Editor
Page 3 Volume 24 Issue 2
Bunko & Covered Dish Party
Post Swap Meet Fun
Date: February 21st, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM Set up & 6:30PM eat
Place: Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th, Wichita
The Club is having a Post Swap Meet Party.
Bring a covered dish of your choice. Eating
utensils and drinks are provided. We will be
playing Bunco following the meal.
Don’t know how to play Bunco? Well come
anyway. It’s easy, light hearted and fun.
Prizes awarded.
Post Swap Meet Bunco Party
Future ‘A’ Tours and Events
The High Country Tour is being held at
Breckenridge, CO on June 14-19, 2009. I will
have plenty of Registration forms available at the
club meeting for you. If you are unable to make
the meeting, please call me and I will mail them to
you or you can download the form off the internet:
www.coloradohighcountrytour.com Linda Kibbe ………...
Steve McLaughlin and Dale Havercroft
are making plans for a Memorial Weekend Tour.
Please make a note on your calendar. There are no
details yet but they are working on plans for later
this month.
Memorial Day Weekend Tour
A Message From The Model A Medic LLC…...
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over 1500 parts now in stock, my parts inventory is ever increasing to better serve your needs. If I don’t have it, I can
get it!
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with it your self? Then now is also the time to call the Model A Medic LLC. With over 25 years of working experience
I can take care of any service needs you may have whether it is just a simple oil change or an entire restoration.
Remember, the Model A Medic LLC is your only local source for Model A Parts, Service, and Restoration
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Page 4 Rumbleseat Review
Announcements
March Birthdays
3-1 Frank Chenowith
3-1 Jim Nungesser
3-2 Dale Havercroft
3-3 Carolyn Nungesser
3-4 JoAnn Tackett
3-5 Ed Hakenholz
3-5 Claudette Laurie
3-10 Gary Cox
3-10 Barbara Moore
3-13 Charles Hawthorne
3-14 Wayne Orr
3-14 Charles Schuman
3-15 Jerry Allen
3-16 David Moore
3-18 Janet Setser
3-19 Clarence Howland
3-19 Doris Jean Ludlow
3-20 Ed Hamlin
3-21 Roger Graham
3-25 Steve Boivin
3-25 Ira Hall
3-25 Lana Waite
3-27 Brenda Rogers
3-28 Carnella Anderson
3-28 Bob Titus
3-29 Earlene Foote
3-30 Max Miller
3-30 Janice Wilson
3-31 Don Arnold
3-31 Richard Ashford
Newsletter Deadlines
March 7, 2009
April 11, 2009
New Members
Jerry & Julie Sharp
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'30 fordor
Bob & Sue Robare
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Sympathy
Prayers of sympathy to Richard &
Linda Kibbe at the death of their
daughter, Lori Black, on Feb. 7th.
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Prayers of sympathy for Don Glas-
gow and family at the death of his
wife, Opal. They live in Emporia
and have been longtime members
of the Wichita A's.
A Special Thank You
Words cannot express
enough how our hearts are filled
with gratitude to each and every
one of you. The Wichita A’s have
been a major support to us during
the loss of our daughter, Lori.
Everything we received from you,
such as cards, food, phone calls,
emails, thoughts & prayers, me-
morial donation and help with the
reception has helped us make it
through this very difficult time of
our lives.
Thank you for being here
when we needed you the most.
Richard & Linda Kibbe
For Sale
Model A engine completely re-
built for sale.
Contact: Dale Havercroft
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Cookie Signup for 2009
Thanks to all of you who
have signed up for cookies for the
club meetings this year.
If you haven't signed up
and would like to participate, there
are openings in May(1), July(3),
September (1) and November (2).
The signup sheet will be
available at the meetings or feel
free to call me at home.
Thanks
Ruth Anne Praeger
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March Refreshments
Ruth Goodman
Sue Johnson
Trudee Harshfield
Vicki Hildibrand
Linda Boivin
April Refreshments
Grace Brooks
Barb Phye
Shirley Albers
Vinita Hawthorne
Nancy Slater
Page 5 Volume 24 Issue 2
“Central Iowa Model A Ford Club Newsletter” -December 2008
1931 Tudor Model A. Good touring car. High compression head and overdrive. Good condition. Will negotiate
……………..
1931 Tudor. $7500. Tim Davis, ………….
1931 Coupe, overdrive, 12 volt system, rumble seat. Real clean. $13,5000. Phil Bussanmas …………….
“The Rumble Sheet” - January 2009 - Tulsa Model A Ford Club
1928 Roadster Pickup - Looks & Runs Great - Make Reasonable Offer - Elmer Battenfield (918) 245-1549
One 1929 welled, left front fender, not perfect but decent, painted black, one 1929 side mount arm (both for $100).
One Tuff-Box pickup bed tool box ($20) no key. Also have a sort of roll-bar for the back window, that goes with the
tool box if some one would like it also. Bob Williamson…………..
“News „A‟ Letter - January 2009 - Heart of America Model A Ford Club
1929 Model A Ford Roadster. It was restored and in excellent running condition (parades, tours, etc) until about
7-8 years ago when it was simply parked in a garage. Blue color; La Baron Bonney interior, top and tumble seat.
Come by and look at it! Dorothy Miller ………….. Pleasant Hill, MO.
1930 Model A Ford Pickup with matching trailer. New pads on hydraulic Brakes, 16 inch wheels. Driven weekly.
Truck $10,000; trailer $1,000. Gene Doerflinger …………....
“The Cowtown „A‟” - January 2009 - Fort Worth Model A Ford Club
1930 Sport Coupe with rumble seat. Runs good. Chicle/Copra Drab w/yellow wheels, whitewalls. $12K,
Call Todd @ ………... (Listed in Sept.)
Car & Trailer package...1929 Tudor restored green, black, yellow wheels with w/walls, pinstriped, and a
16’ tandem wheel, electric brake trailer…$9,5000 package. Call Bob Brooks @ ……….. (Listed in Oct)
Classified Ads From Regional Model A Club Newsletters
Polish Dill Pickle Soup Recipe donated by Barb Phye
8 cups Chicken Broth
2 grated Carrots
2 cups peeled and cubed Potatoes
5 grated Polish Dill Pickles
1 lb. Browned Bratwurst
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Flour
1 Egg
5 T. Sour Cream
Salt & Pepper
Combine broth, carrots, potatoes, and celery in
soup pot. Cook covered over low heat until potatoes are
tender, add pickles and browned Bratwurst. Cook 15
minutes. Mix milk and flour until smooth, and add to
soup mixing well. Bring to boil. Stirring till slightly
thickened. Remove from heat. Beat egg with sour
cream until smooth. Keep soup warm, but not boiling.
Add some of the soup to sour cream, then gradually add
back to pot. Keep warm, but not boiling or it will cur-
dle. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes approximately
10 servings.
Wichita A’s 2009 Sunflower Swap Meet
Page 6 Rumbleseat Review
Left and above
photos taken by
Don Setser.
Photo taken by
Richard Kibbe
Page 7 Volume 24 Issue 2
New Member Profile
James and Judi Sharp were both raised on farms
near Great Bend, Jim in Barton County and Judi across the
county line in Stafford County. After they were married they
eventually settled in Derby, in the eighties, where they estab-
lished a Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. They also sell,
Hagerty Antique Auto Insurance.
They really didn’t have any interest in antique vehi-
cles, but more recently thought that they would like to have
an old commercial vehicle on which they could post their
insurance agency sign. They would use it for local festivities
such as the Derby Parades.
Jim’s grandfather, James Lonnen, farmed south of
Great Bend and in 1931 he purchased a new 1931 Model A
Truck. He used the truck until his death in 1961 at which
time his wife sold it to another farmer, Richard Brining who
was also a teacher and collector. It is believed that the 2nd
owner removed a grain blower and added a hydraulic lift, to
use in his farming operations.
Mr. Brining owned the truck until his death in 2006.
In May of 07, Jim‟s mother called to say that a Model A
Truck was to be auctioned off at Mr. Brining‟s estate sale.
After verifying that this was indeed the truck that Jim‟s
grandfather purchased new, Jim and Judi became very ex-
cited about trying to buy it at the auction.
When they arrived at the auction and inspected the
truck they found it to be in good condition with 41,000 miles
showing on the odometer. It looked as if it had always been
stored inside and had the original paint which was of course
faded after all those years.
Judi with her Tudor, "Bonnie"
There were several serious bidders on the truck but
Jim & Judi were the lucky buyers.
Jim employed a commercial hauler that he knew to
bring it back to Wichita. Once they had it home the word
spread and Donna and Gary Hileman solicited the Sharps
to join the Wichita A’s. They have also known the McHen-
rys and others from Derby for many years.
Jim came to club meetings and started to ask around
to find someone to work on the truck. Only one of the six
tires held air and the gas in the tank was so old that it had
turned to a syrup like substance.
In the July of 2008 he had the truck delivered to the shop of
The Model A Medic and the work began. All of the wheels
were powder coated and 6 new tires were installed. Then the
engine was removed and taken to John Stone for rebuilding.
The Medic also rebuilt the brakes and electrical system. The
brakes had the original script linings and were replaced only
because they had grease on them. Eric Weninger, The
Medic, says that overall this is the finest example of an origi-
nal Model A that he has ever seen. The truck was finished
by the end of October 08 and Jim drove it home.
Jim and Judi are very happy with the truck espe-
cially with its heritage, but soon Judi decided that she wanted
a Model A of her own for a smoother ride and to have room
to haul grand children.
They learned that Richard Kibbe was finishing a 29
Tudor.
A deal was made and the Sharps now own his and
her Model A’s.
They thought they should have names for there cars. Since
the Tudor colors are Bonnie Grey and Chelsea Blue they
named the Tudor, Bonnie. And the truck looks very large
and masculine so they named it Clyde, hence, ―Bonnie and
Clyde‖.
Jim and Judi rode with the Hilemans last year on the
trip to Turner’s Buffalo ranch and enjoyed the trip very
much. Now they are planning to lead a club tour to North
Central Kansas in the spring of this year. RG Jim Sharp with his 31 Truck, "Clyde"
Hydraulic lift was installed by the 2nd owner
Page 8 Rumbleseat Review
Tech Talk
Model A VIN Numbers
the cars accumulated wear and an engine change was nec-
essary then the system became ―cloudy‖ and more so as
time progressed. I can remember my dad ordering a re-
built engine from Montgomery Wards and no thought was
given to the engine number.
The number on the frame could only be accessed
by lifting the body and loosening the splash apron which
was a heavy task and not worth all of the effort.
As a result in later years it was uncommon to find
a car that the engine number matched the title, so you
weren’t sure what you had.
We provide this list of production numbers for
those who want to check their motor number to see if it
might be somewhere near the original date of the year of
production, based on the number on the title. RG
On modern vehicles the Vehicle Identification
Numbers (Vin Numbers) have been standardized since
1968 with a tag or tab on the inside of the windshield on
the body structure. This is a good system since the num-
ber can be easily accessed through the windshield by law
enforcement and service agencies.
In the days of the Model A Ford the system was-
n’t so simple. When the engine was assembled it was
stamped with a consecutive sequence number from the
first day of Model A production. When the engine
reached the chassis on the assembly line, then the frame
was stamped with the number of the engine.
You could readily verify the vin number by in-
specting the number on the drivers side of the engine. As
Era Fashions
The Wichita A‟s Model A
Ford Club encourages
members to join both
National MARC and
MAFCA Clubs.
MAFCA MARC 250 S. Cypress St. 6721 Merriman
La Habra, CA 90631 - 5515 Garden City, MI 48315
U.S. Membership Cost: $40 U.S. Membership Cost: $38
Paisley and Lace Make Contrast New
Copied from Pictorial Review Magazine
March 1931, Page 87
5542—Notice what Paris is wear-
ing—short, bow-trimmed sleeves,
diagonal seaming and a combination
of black and white.
5549—Add a Paisley printd blouse to
the important pleated skirt and the
result is the smart new two-piece
frock.
5546—Nothing could be newer than
three tones of one color, cleverly
combined.
Page 9 Volume 24 Issue 2
Paris—Patou Paris-Vionnet Paris-Patou 5542 5549 5546
March 19-21, 2009……….. Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet……………………………. ………………Chickasha, OK
www.pwsm.com
April 11-13, 2009………… Ararat Shrine Swap Meet at the Woodlands…………………. ……………...Kansas City, KS
April 30-May 3, 2009…….. 37th Annual Pate Swap Meet, Texas Motor Speedway…… ……………...Fort Worth, TX
www.pateswapmeet.com
May 2, 2009……………… Lawrence Antique Auto Swap meet, Douglas Fairgrounds ………………..Lawrence, KS
May 7-9, 2009……………. Chickasha Spring Swap Meet, Fairgrounds ………………Chickasha, OK
www.chickashaautoswapmeet.com
June 16-20, 2009…………. Petit Jean Show and Swap Meet, Petit Jean Mountain…….. ………………..Morrilton, AR
June 27-28, 2009…………. Swap Fremont - 24th Annual - Christensen Field Fremont, NE
July 9-12, 2009…………… Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet…………………………. ………………………Iola, WI
www.iolaoldcarshow.com
August 21-23, 2009………. 42nd Annual Ozark Swap Meet, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. ……………..Springfield, MO
www.ozarksantiqueautoclub.com
March 26-28, 2009….……. MARC Membership Meet - Gold Mine Region………..... …………………...Marietta, GA
June 14-18, 2009…………. Model A Ford Club of CO Regional Meet……………..... ……………...Breckenridge, CO
June 22-26, 2009…………. MARC National Meet - Henry’s A’s Region…………….. ………………...Merrillville, IN
December 3-6, 2009……... MAFCA Annual Membership Meeting……………..…... ………………....Waukesha, WI
August 2-6, 2010…………. MAFCA International Meet………………………….….. ....Vancouver, British Columbia,
December 8-11, 2010…….. MAFCA Annual Membership Meeting…………………. Colorado Springs, CO
2010………………………. MARC Membership Meet - Sycamore A Region……….. ………………...Terre Haute, IN
2010………………………. Meadowlark A’s Regional Meet…………………………. …………………….Omaha, NE
2011………………..…… Plain Ol’ A’s Regional Meet………………...…….……. …...…….……Kansas City, KS
Page 10 Rumbleseat Review
2008 - 2009 Swap Meet Schedule
2008 - 2011 Future Regional & National Model A Meets
2009 Parade & Car Shows
October 10, 2009…………. Maize Fall Festival Parade and Car Show ………….. …………………….Maize, KS
www.maizelionsclub.com
Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club
P.O. Box 25
Wichita, KS 67201
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The Rumbleseat Review is the official publica-
tion of the Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club, Inc, a local
chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America and the
Model A Restorers Club. It’s purpose is to keep mem-
bers informed of past, present and future events, activi-
ties, and club news. In addition, this newsletter includes
articles and other information to aid in the restoration
and enjoyment of the Model A Ford automobile.
This publication is mailed to members, prospec-
tive members and editors of similar publications prior to
monthly meetings. Meetings are usually the fourth
Monday of the month. Members may publish antique
car related ads only for free of charge which includes
items wanted, items for sale, or items for trade. We in-
vite members to submit articles containing technical
Model A information and other interesting tidbits for
publication in this newsletter. Items to be published
must be submitted to the newsletter editor by deadline
shown in the calendar. Wichita A’s membership dues
are $25.00 (new members) and $20.00 (renewals), per
year (October to September30). MAFCA dues are
$40.00 per year and MARC dues are $38.00 per year.
An advertisement in this newsletter is $15.00 per year.
Wichita A‟s Model A Ford Club Contacts
President, Ed Giesen
Vice President, Jim Broadhead
Secretary, Lenette Kottas
Treasurer, Jim Clark
Tour Chairman, Dennis Ellerman
Swap Meet Chairman, Frank Chenoweth
Swap Meet Secretary, John Stone
Newsletter Editor, Linda Kibbe
Webmaster, Debbie Harvey
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